This is different

MichelleW Posted: Nov 25, 2002 02:43 PM

This is different

I never saw a picture of a maternity bridal gown, guess I need to get out more

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OctBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 02:49 PM

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Very interesting.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 02:56 PM

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I don't think that dress should be white!

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:02 PM

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I was going to say the same thing!!!! Kinda defeats the purpose of a white wedding gown doesn't it??

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:05 PM

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I think its fine...

How many of us REALLY can say we are 'VIRGINAL' when we get married........

I know I am not and I am wearing white!

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:06 PM

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I agree, BUT a maternity gown just makes it obvious. No offense to anyone, that's just my opinion. I don't know if I would wear a white gown if it were me.. But then again that's just me.

Sonicstef Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:25 PM

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I dont think a white wedding dress is equated with a virgin bride any longer so I dont see any problem with a pregnant woman wearing white.

However, that dress is not white...its ivory or cream.

Valenia Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:33 PM

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Oh man! You have awoken the ultra feminist in me!

A pregnant bride should absolutely be able to wear white. What is this, 1950? Why shouldn't a pregnant woman be entitled to her special day as a bride? Blah.

I love the picture by the way. How wonderful for that baby to know how much his/her parents love each other -- and that they weren't embarassed or forced into marriage by circumstance!

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:38 PM

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OK I guess I am wrong. I guess it's just me.

Valenia Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:41 PM

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Awww OctBride03, I didn't mean to put ya down or make ya sad! I understand how you feel, everything you said was about what you would do, which in the end is exactly my point. I was just in my usual ranting manner saying how no ones choice should be limited!

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:50 PM

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I totally understand your point of view. I don't know maybe I need to get out more too!

princess99 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:50 PM

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My sister told me a white dress is for a first time bride!

KarenK122 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:53 PM

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Uh oh...I guess I'm in trouble then...I'm wearing white (well ivory) and I'm not a first time bride....mabye it can be for first time getting it right brides!!

MichelleW Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:56 PM

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LOL,

Karen that was funny, I was a 2nd time bride as well and wore ivory only because I liked the way it looked better

michele31 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:57 PM

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Each women should be able to wear what she wants on her wedding day. I am no one's judge or jury.

cluelessbride Posted: Nov 25, 2002 04:06 PM

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I don't think anyone expects the white dress to mean that the bride is a virgin, or 'pure' or any of that.
And why hide it? The bride in the picture will look pregnant no matter what she wears. If I saw a pregnant
bride I'd say good for her for not being ashamed.

natasha Posted: Nov 25, 2002 04:30 PM

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I think the dress is quite lovely. However, I must say that I am surprised to hear the comment that it shouldn't be white. I don't mean to offend anyone, but this is year 2002 where most brides are older and are not virginal as in earlier times. A bride is entitled to wear what she wants, and should not be frowned upon when she chooses to wear white if she is not a virgin, second, third, fourth,.. marriage, pregnant, has children.

Again, I not attempting to offend anyone. I do agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion and I respect that.

JoRo Posted: Nov 25, 2002 04:30 PM

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I completely agree. To each her own. Personally, I hate white and i think it makes me look like a hippo! but, to be honest, i can see why so many of us choose white because when folks attend a wedding, i think they are looking for the lady in white when they look for the bride. so prego or not, first time or not, if you want to wear white, you should (and if don't, then you shouldn't have to!). Let's fact it girls, very few of us are completely pure in fact, and most of the wedding traditions we follow are based on barbaric, arcane and sheuvanistic practices that don't deserve the stature that they have acquired. Besides, I always thought that the historic basis of the white dress was that only the wealthy nobility could afford to have a pure white dress, not that it symbolized chasteness. Anyway, I think that model looked awesome in that dress (BTW - i love the style (and I am not prego) and really want to know who makes it).

Sorry to vent, I just feel that tolerance is very important!!

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 04:35 PM

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ok ok, I changed my mind! You are all right.. I guess my opinion was very old fashioned. The more I think of it, I'm not wearing white either my gown is ivory and I'm not pregnant and this is not a second marraige. I'm sorry if I offended anyone.